Tuesday, December 2, 2014

So, I have a conundrum in my master bath. I want to change our light fixtures, but I don't want the light fixtures to match the finish of our faucets and towel racks. I spent some time looking for inspiring ways to mix metal finishes this afternoon, and turns out that it actually makes a space look better balanced when there is a mix of finishes. Below are some of my favorite examples:

This bathroom is closest to ours. Our faucets pretty much look just like that, our vanity knobs are dark, and I want to get light fixtures with a chrome finish. Looks pretty good to me!

Love the gold and chrome here.via White + Gold
One challenge I'm having is picking a fixture type for our bathroom ceiling. The ceiling in our bath is very high, and the fixture there now is more like a foyer light, and very tuscan looking, which just isn't our style. Here are some fixtures types I'm considering.

I like semi-flush, but with the fixture so high up would it provide enough light?

3 comments:

What most of the mixed finish photos you posted have in common is that there are only two distinct colors/finishes, except for the first picture. I think mixing three different colors might be a little chaotic looking. On most of the other photos the cabinet hardware and the light fixtures sort of matched, and it created a nice harmony with the faucet(s) of a different finish in between. As for what to use on the ceiling, I liked both of your last two choices. There is something to be said for using chandeliers in a bathroom. Traditional crystal, or modern and sleek, they add a little bit of glamour to every bath. I am looking forward to seeing what you chose!

For the bathroom that you did not have a source for...if you come up with anything, please let me know. I love the mirror and want one for my powder room. I have been saving that picture since I first saw it on Pinterest (which was also without a source). I love mixed finishes.